tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54339516475239124462024-03-19T05:37:36.009-07:00115 days to 6 Pack AbsFitness and Health blog with an ultimate goal!Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-4002640255671347982014-02-17T07:24:00.000-08:002014-02-17T07:24:10.678-08:00New Recipes!This winter one of my favorite new recipes has been Veggie Gumbo. You can add and subtract things to tailor it to your likes, but this has been my favorite combo so far!<br />
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<br />Makes ~3 servings with 220 calories, 1g fat, 8g protein, 44g carbs, tons of Vitamin A & C.</div>
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I use my slow cooker and add all ingredients and seasoning. I cooked on med-high for about 4 hours. You can also make it in large skillet in about 30 minutes, but the flavor just isn't the same. I cook the rice in a rice maker about 45 minutes before the gumbo is done when slow cooking, then serve gumbo over 1/3 of it.</div>
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Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-63505724515453644752014-01-26T13:01:00.000-08:002014-01-26T13:01:27.727-08:00New Start<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I officially started working out regularly and tracking my nutrition on December 30th. My "before" picture was taken a couple weeks before that and I actually looked a lot worse that it shows. My weight was roughly 148lbs. I have yet to take measurements, it's on my to do list!</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am excited to be taking a Nutrition course this semester to help motivate me further to stay on track. I am so frustrated that I let myself get to this point. My pants don't fit, my sports bras are too tight, and overall I was just feeling yucky. Increasing my exercise and changing my diet back to mainly vegan has helped already.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I use a Magic Bullet to mix the ingredients. I find it does a great job shredding the ice and thoroughly mixing the protein and spinach. Sometimes I don't have time to put a smoothie together so I simply mix a scoop of protein with 8 oz of water and chug!</div><div align="center"></div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-26985166473009459912012-03-14T16:58:00.000-07:002012-03-14T16:58:00.947-07:00Day 80Weight: 130 lbs and stuck there for 2 weeks!! Not that I'm mad, I'm very happy to be at 130! Gotta kick up my game though to break through this plateau.<br />
Work outs: 6 days a week. I've added in some P90X videos that my husband does and they rock! It's great to switch up my cardio with some kempo or plyometrics. I like the weight lifting routines as well, they really push me.<br />
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-remember your goals<br />
-bring your own snacks and foods so you're not tempted with unhealthy ones<br />
-treat yourself (responsibly)<br />
-continue to work out (window shop, hike, swim in the hotel pool, use the hotel gym, etc)<br />
-carry water with you everywhere<br />
-Have Fun!<br />
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-make multiple trips to the buffet<br />
-skip working out all week/weekend<br />
-eat every bit of the 8 course meal! (try every course though) <br />
-let your family and friends tell you "you're on vacation" "calories don't count here" or "you're too thin already"<br />
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Workouts: going well....5-6 days a week. This week I added scissors to my ab set and wall sits to my leg routine. <br />
Food: I've been sticking to my calories most days....some are easier than others! Lot's of veggies and I've added a protein supplement on days I work out. Pea Protein....vegetarian and all natural! Plus, quinoa is my new best friend! I'm going to share 3 of my favorite new quinoa recipes shortly. <br />
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I finally took a new picture to compare with my "before" picture. I'm about 6 weeks in, so I think I'm seeing some improvements!<br />
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1 cup Thick Rolled Oats (or any kind of oat meal)</div>
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1/2 cup almond (slices or chopped)</div>
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1 cup dried mixed berries</div>
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1/4 cup raisins</div>
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2 Tbs raw sunflower seeds</div>
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1 Tbs agave nectar</div>
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Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl</div>
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Spray mini muffin pan(s) with olive oil/Pam</div>
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Green Smoothies!</div>
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Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-78746553963197785942012-01-25T19:03:00.000-08:002012-01-25T19:03:38.160-08:00The BurpeeThe next 2 weeks I will be incorporating various Burpee moves into my routines. Last night was my first round, and dannnng they kicked my butt! I could only do 20! I have a lot of work to do! Here are the burpees I was doing last night. I didn't attempt the challege, just used the video to make sure I was doing the move right.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, a tip for not skipping work outs because it's too late, or your show is on, or this or that.... I've been bringing my mat into the living room after I do my cardio and doing my weight sets and burpees during the commercials while watching TV. Since all the shows I watch just started back up and I work until 6 or 7 at night (and I'm not a morning person) this has been working out great for me! I get to catch up on Gossip Girl and Grey's Anatomy and work out at the same time! Not having enough time is always an excuse....the time is there you just have to find it!</div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-86198975284383668262012-01-24T19:04:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:04:05.130-08:00Need some inspiration?An inspiration close to me is my mom! In February 2010 I got engaged and my mom decided she wanted to lose weight for my wedding and get healthy. I never imagined the transformation she was going to make! My mom's weight had been up and down since I was a kid and she was notorious for drinking a lot of Pepsi and having a limited diet of fried foods and few fruits and vegetables. My mom chose Weight Watchers to help her loose weight. Her original goal was to lose 50 lbs. Today she has lost almost 90! Here is a picture of my mom shortly after she began her journey in our new house Sept 2010.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXKYSHRQVuirIz73JWHzrIFJPzy09Mh_UL8U5pUhbYyp0WLJQeypanJ3B1oF1BONlM7yuVxK1Ti5E6-GIYIh8MnIHtdRApn7EsZHNudcrm07zQCQGvdG4tIlrKXClaAbPRhVyLpkYjzA/s1600/Kelley+%2526+Eric+Wedding-181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXKYSHRQVuirIz73JWHzrIFJPzy09Mh_UL8U5pUhbYyp0WLJQeypanJ3B1oF1BONlM7yuVxK1Ti5E6-GIYIh8MnIHtdRApn7EsZHNudcrm07zQCQGvdG4tIlrKXClaAbPRhVyLpkYjzA/s320/Kelley+%2526+Eric+Wedding-181.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Since that picture was taken my mom has continued to lose weight and stick with her WW points and exercise. She is now in the maintenance phase, but continues to lose pounds and ounces here and there! Everyone is so proud of her success and continued dedication! When I'm thinking I want to give up I remember if my mom can loose 90lbs I can loose 10 and get toned up! Here's a more recent picture of what my mom looks like from September 2011, about a year after she began her lifestyle change and about 80lbs down.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nUhAXJMzXeAQwoUMIfXo_oLQynaq01SLwEczqbPzPX-PxPbheH93kaH6YZRJhbPQIieHix-obMCBvwwJVFbftBQ38OXuACbJwmck0k01Ipqlo0OdNafPbSRQlU5Gi6K7etbm2YP7TzI/s1600/DSC03722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nUhAXJMzXeAQwoUMIfXo_oLQynaq01SLwEczqbPzPX-PxPbheH93kaH6YZRJhbPQIieHix-obMCBvwwJVFbftBQ38OXuACbJwmck0k01Ipqlo0OdNafPbSRQlU5Gi6K7etbm2YP7TzI/s320/DSC03722.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(next she needs to quit smoking!)</span></div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-43766317786282197962012-01-16T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-16T13:53:35.825-08:00Day 22Weight: 136 lbs (slowly, but surely...)<br />
Food: I've been doing pretty good eating healthy. I did go out to Pizza Shoppe for a work function last Friday...Pizza is not a good choice for me!<br />
Workouts: worked out 6 days last week!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I&ob=av2e">Bad Romance</a> (love this video too)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mB0tP1I-14&ob=av2e">Love Game</a> (dance those calories off)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cggNqDAtJYU&ob=av2e">Marry the Night</a> (long video)</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong></div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-65069611159330930812012-01-08T14:06:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:06:47.620-08:00SnacksI mentioned earlier I try and eat 3 light meals per day and 2-3 healthy and filling snacks. Lately I've been on a homemade trail mix kick. My current recipe is as follows:<br />
2 cups Vanilla Almond Flax Plus Granola<br />
1/2 cup raisins<br />
1 package dried apples (shredded in food processors to make smaller pieces)<br />
1 package mixed dried berries<br />
1 small pkg whole almonds<br />
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I mix all ingredients together in a bowl and then separate equally into little baggies or containers. It's roughly 250 calories per serving, but as you can see it's a decent amount of trail mix!<br />
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It's a combo of the mountain climber and a toe touch move. Looks tough, but I'm going to do my best to make it the full 10 minutes with minimal breaks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVo8g7T39A4&ob=av2e">Bad Company by FFDP</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxgeSv88c2w&ob=av2e">Burn It To the Ground by Nickelback</a>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-52959687175952684292012-01-02T17:38:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:38:06.841-08:00Day 8Weight: 137 lbs<br />
Last week's workouts: 6 days of cardio, 2 days of abs, 2 days of strength training<br />
Meals: 5 small meals a day (3 light meals and 2 healthy snacks is how I like to think of it).Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-51149041892698548882012-01-01T13:01:00.000-08:002012-01-01T13:01:26.547-08:00Counting CaloriesI try not to get crazy about counting calories, but I like to keep track of everything I eat in a day and look at it's nutritional value. It's good to check in a make sure you're eating a balanced diet...good fats and carbs, enough protein to support your muscles, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. At the same time you of course want to be avoiding too much sodium, bad fats and carbs, and going too high in calories. It's scary to see how many calories can be in some of your favorite foods, especially when eating out! My favorite new way of doing this is by using the app <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">My Fitness Pal</a> on my iphone. You can also keep track of your exercise and water intake. As of right now I think it only shows calories burned for cardio, but you can track strength training as well if you want.<br />
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This website (<a href="http://www.bloomtofit.com/the-plank-exercise-most-effective-core-exercise">Bloom to Fit)</a> gives it to you straight and simple. There are several variations of The Plank to hit all your ab muscles. I currently do 3 sets of 20 seconds. Back in the day I did 3 sets of 60 seconds....that's what I'm currently working back up to. Just make sure you have good form so you don't strain your lower back! <br />
<div align="center"></div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-57749556867653729952011-12-27T17:50:00.000-08:002011-12-27T17:50:31.492-08:00Cardio Cardio CardioLet's face it....you can do all the sit ups, crunches, and core work in the world, but if you don't burn the fat over the muscle you'll never reach the prize! So cardio is my main focus right now (as well as eating right....I'll get there another day). I recently bought a treadmill online for a steal. The catch, it's on a constant 10% incline, so it's kicks my butt and it's very hard to run on. So for now I'm doing a lot of fast walking with some jogging intervals.<br />
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This week I've been using music for my intervals. Sometimes watching the time just makes things drag on.... So get yourself a pumped up playlist that's about 35-45 minutes long. The first song is your warm up, for me 2 mph. Then I alternate 2.5 mph and 3 mph as the songs change. I may throw in a 3.5 from time to time. I cool down with 2 mph on the last song. Have fun with it! Music is your friend when it comes to cardio, let it get you moving.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this saying!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">squidoo.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wr1pqYFUx7M/Tvp1P0fASiI/AAAAAAAAALU/4v013veKeAY/s1600/hot+curves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wr1pqYFUx7M/Tvp1P0fASiI/AAAAAAAAALU/4v013veKeAY/s320/hot+curves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out this website <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/03/19/hot-curves-challenge/">(BODYROCK)</a> for awesome new moves and workouts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I've added the Hot Curves Challenge to my routine.</div>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-77813899489991062102011-12-26T16:05:00.000-08:002011-12-26T16:06:17.730-08:00This week's Pump Me Up music<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlsBObg-1BQ">Set Fire to the Rain by Adele</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYpF2pCkLI&ob=av2e">My Body by Young the Giant</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE&ob=av3e">Sexy and I know It by LMFOA</a>Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555338074406565983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433951647523912446.post-75733102050355851322011-12-26T15:47:00.000-08:002011-12-26T15:47:46.596-08:00Before...I will try and take pictures every week or so to track my progress. I usually try and weigh myself and take pics in the morning since that's when you're at your thinnest, but this picture was taken in the evening. Maybe that's a good thing...I'll see more progress!<br />
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